Around Laguna Niguel: charity shopping, school events, more

The American Cancer Society's Laguna Niguel Discovery Shop will host a jewelry fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Donated items including vintage and new jewelry and watches will be on sale.

All profits from the resale store go to the fight against cancer. The shop is at 27281 La Paz Road.

SIGN UP KIDS FOR MANDARIN

Friday is the last day for parents to submit applications for their kindergartners to participate in next year’s Mandarin Immersion Program at Marian Bergeson Elementary School in Laguna Niguel. The popular program is open to kids in any Orange County city, but space is limited.

Children are instructed in both English and Mandarin Chinese, which aims to give them high levels of language proficiency and literacy and further their academic achievement and cultural appreciation, according to a news release.

The Marian Bergeson Elementary School PTA variety show will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Wood Canyon Elementary, 23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo. Tickets will be sold at the door for $2. There will be 30 acts, with refreshments provided by the fifth-grade science-camp committee.

Show tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Children younger than 3 are admitted free. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit brockedwards.com.

RUNNERS’ MEETING

Team Challenge South Orange County, a group of runners that raises funds for people with Crohn’s disease and colitis, will present an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Road Runner Sports, 24291 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills. The group, which includes Laguna Niguel residents, is training for a half-marathon July 21 in Napa.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN LUNCHEON

Laguna Niguel Republican Women Federated will have a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at El Niguel Country Club, 23700 Clubhouse Drive. Georgy Gounev, a professor of comparative Russian, American history and international studies, will be the speaker, discussing recent events in Egypt.

The event is open to the public. Admission, including lunch, is $25. RSVP to Debbie Garnreijter at 949-240-7309.

ROTARIANS DONATE TO AUCTION

Rotarians Vito and Karen Ferlauto recently donated a Lalique sculpture valued at about $8,000 for the Laguna Niguel Rotary Club’s Casino Night auction March 9 at El Niguel Country Club.

The sculpture has been appraised for as much as $8,600, according to a news release.

The event’s theme is “Casino de la Caribbean,” including Caribbean food, music and cocktails. Contact Jan Alcide at jan.alcide@gmail.com for more information.

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